The night before Thanksgiving

Danny Orazietti said he has many fond memories of the downtown bar, which he and his brother purchased, refurbished and renamed 13 years ago.

“It was a great place,” he said.

Orazietti said he remembers some of the big crowds the place would attract on the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, when many younger people would return to the area and spend a night out with friends while in town to be with their families for the holiday.

“It was probably the most popular place in the Valley for that night,” Orazietti said.

St. Patrick’s Day crowds

Another big day for the former downtown establishment was St. Patrick’s Day, when parking lots in the central business district would overflow with patrons heading to the downtown bar with the most obvious Irish connection.

After all, it’s landmark vertical marguee sign in front features a shamrock and its second-floor event space was called the Green Room.

Danny Orazietti said the sale of the downtown business will allow his brother Dave to focus more on his real estate business, which was his desire.